The Todd River is Running Tonight

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 at 23:25
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Picture taken from the Stott Street bridge at about 6:00pm.

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I then went and drove across the low level just to get a water crossing in! They closed it about 10 minutes later.

I have visited a lot but have never seen water in the Todd before.

Regards

Pete, in the Alice for work.
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Reply By: Member - Barnesy - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:02

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:02
Did you go for a swim?
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:40

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:40
Not in that water!

I did get my feet wet walking around though.

I was interested that there was 6" of water over the low level and nothing running under the corssing at Stevens Road.

So I went down to watch what happened. It took over an hour for the water to get from the low level to there then within about 10 minutes it got to a depth where fording the river would be interesting in a 4WD.

Pete
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:45

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:45
I wouldnt - When it flows i think the locals actually say its flushing
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:57

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 00:57
The leading edge was scum with empty VB cartons and cans floating on it!
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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 08:14

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 08:14
"The leading edge was scum with empty VB cartons and cans floating on it!"

That was nothing! it only got cleaned out a few weeks ago when if flowed.
You should see it when we haven't had rain for a while....LOL
Go for a drive out to Wiggleys and the Junction while it is flowing......you might get some nice photos.

Cheers
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 16:29

Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 16:29
I flew out to Darwin this morning so missed the opportunity.

Regards

Pete
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